Extremely concerned about the death of protesters in Ethiopia, the Chair of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), Elena Valenciano (S&D, ES), made a statement calling for an independent investigation. (For full statement see link below
On the 22 September 2016, the Chair of the European Parliament's delegation to The Gambia, Mr David Martin, stated that the European Parliament has expressed concerns over the human rights situation in The Gambia in its resolution of May 2016, and went on to say that it has become clear that important provisions of the Gambian constitution still remain to be implemented, especially those on freedom of speech and prisoners' rights.
For full press statement see link below
The next meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights will take place on Monday 26 September from 15.00 - 18.30 in meeting room ASP - A1E2.
Representatives of NGOs as well as other organisations are requested to accede to the EU Transparency Register and follow the procedures therein for access to the European Parliament.